Prediction of inhibitory peptides against E.coli with desired MIC value by Nisha Bajiya, Nishant Kumar, Gajendra P. S. Raghava

“…Additionally, we screened anti-E. coli proteins in the proteomes of three probiotic bacterial strains and created a web-based platform, “EIPpred”, enabling users to design peptides with desired MIC values ( https://webs.iiitd.edu.in/raghava/eippred ).…”
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Oral administration of ethanol extract from Gynura procumbens stems corrects kidney injury and renal anemia in chronic kidney disease by Ting-Ting Li, Li-Ying Wen, Sha-Sha Meng, Yu-Sang Li, He-Bin Tang

“…Immunohistochemical staining revealed that EEGS significantly ameliorated the adenine-induced abnormal changes in the expression of related proteins, including β-catenin, COX-2, HIF-2α, and EPO, in the rat kidney tissues. …”
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Nitrogen and Sulphur Relations in Effecting Yield and Quality of Cereals and Oilseed Crops by B.K. Nad, T.J. Purakayastha, D.V. Singh

“…Nitrogen and sulphur, both vital structural elements, are especially needed for the synthesis of proteins and oils. Investigations revealed the required application of sulphur is one half to one third the amount of nitrogen, and the ratio becomes narrower in mustard (Brassica juncea L.), followed by wheat and rice. …”
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Leiomodin creates a leaky cap at the pointed end of actin-thin filaments. by Dmitri Tolkatchev, Garry E Smith, Lauren E Schultz, Mert Colpan, Gregory L Helms, John R Cort, Carol C Gregorio, Alla S Kostyukova

“…Leiomodin, a member of the tropomodulin family of proteins, is critical in thin filament assembly and maintenance; however, its role is under dispute. …”
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Mechanosensitive molecular interactions in atherogenic regions of the arteries: development of atherosclerosis by E. L. Mishchenko, A. M. Mishchenko, V. A. Ivanisenko

“…The review focuses on topical research studies on the development of atherosclerosis – mechanobiochemical events that transform the proatherogenic mechanical stimulus of blood flow – low and low/oscillatory arterial wall shear stress in the chains of biochemical reactions in endothelial cells, leading to the expression of specific proteins that cause the progression of the pathological process. …”
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A phenomenological model of non-genomic variability of luminescent bacterial cells by S. I. Bartsev

“…Since in the process of division all cells go through the stage of release of all regulatory molecules from the DNA molecule, the resulting distributions can be attributed not only to luciferase, but also to other proteins of constitutive (and not only) synthesis.…”
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Effect of Hydrolysate Derived from Subcritical Seawater Treatment of Buckwheat Waste on the Growth of Lettuce (<i>Lactuca sativa</i> L.) by Yongheng Yuan, Faqinwei Li, Naoto Shimizu

“…The hydrolysate was tested as a liquid fertilizer (treatments H_110°C, H_170°C, H_230°C) to irrigate lettuce. The content of proteins, phenolics, and chlorophyll, as well as the weight of the lettuce in the H_110°C and H_170°C treatments, were significantly higher than those in the seawater and the H_230°C irrigation treatments (<i>p</i> < 0.05). …”
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Investigation of the anti-aging effects of active components of Artemia franciscana loaded in hyalurosome by Mona Sadat Mirtaleb, Mahvash Khodabandeh Shahraky, Abdolkhaleg Deezagi, Danial Shafiee

“…Partially purification of proteins in the Artemia franciscana extract was performed using ion exchange chromatography, specifically targeting Hsp40 and Artemin. …”
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Research Progress of SGLT2 Inhibitors in Cancer Treatment by Miao X, Zhang J, Huang W, Wang Y, Jin A, Cao J, Zhao Z

“…These inhibitors function primarily by blocking the reabsorption of glucose in the kidneys, specifically targeting the SGLT2 proteins in the proximal convoluted tubules. This inhibition results in the reduction of blood glucose levels through increased glucose excretion in the urine. …”
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Germline-restricted chromosomes of the songbirds by P. M. Borodin

“…Some GRC genes are actively expressed in female and male gonads, controlling the development of germline cells and synthesis of the proteins involved in the organization of meiotic chromosomes. …”
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A Ralstonia solanacearum type III effector alters the actin and microtubule cytoskeleton to promote bacterial virulence in plants. by Rachel Hiles, Abigail Rogers, Namrata Jaiswal, Weiwei Zhang, Jules Butchacas, Marcus V Merfa, Taylor Klass, Pragya Barua, Venkatesh P Thirumalaikumar, Jonathan M Jacobs, Christopher J Staiger, Matthew Helm, Anjali S Iyer-Pascuzzi

“…Bacterial pathogens of plants and animals use proteins called type III effectors (T3Es) to interfere with host immune signaling, thereby promoting virulence. …”
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Vitamin K and Bone Health: A Review on the Effects of Vitamin K Deficiency and Supplementation and the Effect of Non-Vitamin K Antagonist Oral Anticoagulants on Different Bone Para... by Celia Rodríguez-Olleros Rodríguez, Manuel Díaz Curiel

“…It is an essential vitamin for bone health, taking part in the carboxylation of many bone-related proteins, regulating genetic transcription of osteoblastic markers, and regulating bone reabsorption. …”
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Aerosol Inhalation of Heat-Killed Clostridium butyricum CGMCC0313-1 Alleviates Allergic Airway Inflammation in Mice by Laodong Li, Qixiang Sun, Huan Xiao, Qiannan Zhang, Siyue Xu, Lejin Lai, Zhengning Li, Chaoqian Li

“…Bronchoalveolar lavage fluid cell number, histology, and levels of the cytokines interferon-gamma and IL-4, the autophagy-related proteins LC3B, Beclin1, and p62, and members of the nuclear factor kappa B (NF-κB)/NLRP3 inflammasome signaling pathway were examined. …”
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Metamaterial-based injection molding for the cost-effective production of whole cuts by Mohammad Ghosheh, Avner Ehrlich, Amit Fischer, Laura Pasitka, Merav Cohen, Yaakov Nahmias

“…Viscoelastic screening of plant proteins identifies mung bean for its ability to stabilize complex oleogel structures, mimicking the mechanics of adipose tissue. …”
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Unveiling immune cell response disparities in human primary cancer-associated fibroblasts between two- and three-dimensional cultures. by Jian-Ping Yang, Nikhil Nitin Kulkarni, Masashi Yamaji, Tsubasa Shiraishi, Thang Pham, Han Do, Nicole Aiello, Michael Shaw, Toshihiro Nakamura, Akiko Abiru, Narender R Gavva, Shane R Horman

“…Notably, 3D CAF-secreted proteins manifest a more immunosuppressive profile by enhancing monocyte transendothelial migration and differentiation into M2-like tumor-associated macrophages (TAMs). …”
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In Situ Swelling Behavior of Chitosan-Polygalacturonic Acid/Hydroxyapatite Nanocomposites in Cell Culture Media by Rohit Khanna, Kalpana S. Katti, Dinesh R. Katti

“…In situ modulus mapping experiments are done on soaked samples by probing ∼1–3 nm of surface indicating elastic moduli of ∼4 GPa resulting from proteins adsorbed on Chi-PgA-HAP nanocomposites. The elastic modulus decreases by ∼2 GPa over a long exposure to cell culture media (48 days). …”
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Signaling Crosstalk between PPARγ and BMP2 in Mesenchymal Stem Cells by Ichiro Takada, Yoshiko Yogiashi, Shigeaki Kato

“…In particular, cytokines and Wnt family proteins suppress the ligand-inducible transactivation function of PPARγ and attenuate adipogenesis/osteoblastogenesis switching in mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs). …”
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Human Development X: Explanation of Macroevolution Top-Down Evolution Materializes Consciousness. The Origin of Metamorphosis by Tyge Dahl Hermansen, Søren Ventegodt, Joav Merrick

“…On this basis, we give our explanation of the origin of life and discuss the top-down evolution of molecules, proteins, and macroevolution. We discuss these subjects according to our new holistic biological paradigm. …”
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Pharmacogenetics of Oral Antidiabetic Drugs by Matthijs L. Becker, Ewan R. Pearson, Ivan Tkáč

“…CYP2C9 encodes sulfonylurea metabolizing cytochrome P450 isoenzyme 2C9, ABCC8 and KCNJ11 genes encode proteins constituting ATP-sensitive K+ channel which is a therapeutic target for sulfonylureas, and TCF7L2 is a gene with the strongest association with type 2 diabetes. …”
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Process and Product Characterization of Aliha, A Maize-Based Ghanaian Indigenous Fermented Beverage by Felix Kwashie Madilo, Angela Parry-Hanson Kunadu, Kwaku Tano-Debrah, Gloria Ivy Mensah, Kwesi Firibu Saalia, Unathi Kolanisi

“…However, aliha produced by the ‘original’ method (DN2) presented the best nutritional values (proteins, energy, and calcium), followed by backslopping techniques, AG1 (total carbohydrates and ash), and AG2 (fats and oils and phosphorus). …”
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